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Oxxfest
Wiscasset gets ready to host Oxxfest 2010Patty Larkin
Patty Larkin on music as art, and music as a businessInteresting pickup line: Throw away with me
The Maine Trash Runners are picking up in Maine.
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Roller derby rummage
Maine Roller Derby is selling their stuff. Rummage through their possessions and buy up their old treasures during the Rollergirl Rummage Sale. 9:00 am-3:00 pm Saturday @ Reiche School, Portland
Courtesy Amanda Stragg
Miss Gay Ogunquit
Female impersonaters battle for the title "Miss Gay Ogunquit 2010" with rounds of walk-ons, talent, Q&A and gown. 7:00-9:00 pm Saturday @ Mainestreet, Ogunquit
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Famous one day
Sunday night comedy is back. See New England's funniest up-and-coming talent for only $5 during They'll be Famous One Day* Sundays! (*not necessarily for comedy). 8:00 pm Sunday @ Comedy Connection, Portland
Dish Creative Cafe, New Gloucester
Visiting Pineland Farms in New Gloucester is always a pleasure because the campus is so lovely, there's a terrific garden open to the public and lots of trails. To my delight, I've discovered the campus has yet another reason to visit it: The Dish Creative Cafe
What ales you
Tom Atwell: Beer is about balance, even the brews called extreme The most important aspect of any beer is balance, says David Geary, founder of both the D.L. Geary Brewing Co. and the craft beer movement in Maine. >> more
Bentley's, Arundel
I was sorry about a couple things when I first showed up at Bentley's Saloon. I was sorry I had partied a little too hard the night before. I was sorry they had a Bloody Mary bar but no mimosas. But mostly I was sorry I hadn't started out here the night before.
Good Kids Sprouting Horns
The song "Double Digits, a Life Achievement" from Bangor bangers Good Kids Sprouting Horns opens with what sounds like an irksome alarm clock.
Festival season is in full swing - as are free outdoor concerts. Find a roundup of both right here:>> Summer Fairs, Festivals & Free Music
"EVITA"
STAGES: The Performing Arts Academy For Kids 8PM, St. Lawrence Arts Center 207.699.3330.
STAGES: The Performing Arts Academy For Kids 8PM, St. Lawrence Arts Center 207.699.3330.
"Aida"
7:30 p.m., Chocolate Church Arts Center
7:30 p.m., Chocolate Church Arts Center
"Aladdin Junior"
7 p.m., Schoolhouse Arts Center
7 p.m., Schoolhouse Arts Center
"Carousel"
8 p.m., Hackmatack Playhouse
8 p.m., Hackmatack Playhouse
"Chicago"
8 p.m., Bowdoin College (Pickard Theater)
8 p.m., Bowdoin College (Pickard Theater)
Ready, Set, GO
from the Portland Press HeraldJULY 5
Hard-driving blues band Mississippi Heat recently released its ninth album, "Let's Live It Up!" Check out the band's new music and band leader Pierre Lacocque's harp playing Monday night in Rockland. Call 593-9336 for information. 7 p.m. Time Out Pub, 275 Main St., Rockland. $15
JULY 7
Portland's annual Sunset Folk outdoor concert series gets under way Wednesday with Rob Scott. Performances are on Wednesdays through Aug. 11. Go to www.portlandmaine.gov for the schedule. Call the city's cancellation line at 756-8130 in case of iffy weather. 8 p.m. Western Promenade Park, Portland. Free
JULY 10
That odd-tasting soda, Moxie, is celebrated once a year in Lisbon during the Moxie Festival. This year's festival, running July 9 to 11, provides a host of entertainment opportunities, including a parade, a pow wow, children's games, workshops, contests and more. Go to www.moxiefestival.com for a schedule. Various times, July 9 to 11. Various locations, Lisbon. Free
Fast Forward Farther in the Future
(mark your calendar)
Natalie Merchant, 8 p.m. July 19, Citi Performing Arts Center, Boston. $35 to $65. www.citicenter.org; (866) 348-9738 Counting Crows Traveling Circus and Medicine Show featuring Augustana, 8 p.m., Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom, Hampton Beach, N.H. $64/$66. www.ticketmaster.com; (800) 745-3000 The Black Keys with The Morning Benders, 7:30 p.m. July 31, Bank of America Pavilion, Boston. $30. www.livenation.com; (866) 448-7849 Billy Idol, 8 p.m. Sept. 14, House of Blues, Boston. $37 to $49.50. www.livenation.com; (866) 448-7849 Goo Goo Dolls, 8 p.m. Aug. 6, Meadowbrook U.S. Cellular Pavilion, Gilford, N.H. $24.25 to $57.50. www.meadowbrook.net; (603) 293-4700. 2010 Lilith Tour with Sarah McLachlan, Carly Simon, Kelly Clarkson, Tegan & Sara and many more, 3 p.m. July 30, Comcast Center, Mansfield, Mass. $31 to $101. www.livenation.com; (866) 448-7849 Barenaked Ladies with Ben Kweller and Angel Taylor, 7 p.m. Aug. 7, Bank of America Pavilion, Boston. $28 to $52.50. www.livenation.com; (866) 448-7849 Willie Nelson, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 11, Merrill Auditorium, Portland. $45 to $65. 842-0800; www.portlandovations.org.
New Sebago Brewing Company Beer Presented at Saddleback Bluegrass Festival [07/28/10]
Portland Police Department Offers Basic Self Defense Class for Women this Fall [07/28/10]
The New Atkinson-Porter Photography Workshops [07/28/10]
Sheryl Crow to perform in Portland Friday, Sept. 24 [07/28/10]
Product stewardship forum Tues. August 17 in Portland [07/28/10]
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